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Two further COVID-19 deaths confirmed – 4pm 24 April 2020

Two further deaths from coronavirus have been confirmed in the Isle of Man.
One was a death in the community and one was in hospital meaning there have now been thirteen deaths in the community and five in hospital.
Since the last update (4pm Thursday …

Partnership with Crossroads bolsters care in the community

A new working partnership with third sector organisation Crossroads Caring for Carers will provide support across the Island’s home care and community care services.
From this week (23 April 2020) Crossroads staff will provide care to individuals in th…

Arts project aims to inspire during isolation

Artists and creatives in the Isle of Man are being invited to take part in a project, run by the Isle of Man Arts Council, to celebrate creation in isolation and boost wellbeing.
As we move into the fifth week of measures to control the spread of coron…

Social Security team issues clarification on Child Benefit and MERA payments

The Social Security division has issued the following information after receiving a number of similar calls and messages requiring clarification.
Child Benefit
Child Benefit is subject to an ‘income test’ which is based on the taxable income of the cla…

Publication List 24.04.20

In accordance with the Orders and Regulations listed below, the most recent planning applications received and validated for publication are now available for viewing online including a link on which the site extents can be viewed via an online map.
A …

Isle of Man Sports Awards 2019: Joe Reid and Yasmin Ingham win top prizes

Joe Reid and Yasmin Ingham have been crowned sportsman and sportswoman of the year for 2019, as the Isle of Man Sports Awards were held online for the first time, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Joe Reid claimed his first senior British athletics tit…

Parents receive free school meal vouchers

When the Island’s schools closed to most pupils on 23 March the Isle of Man Government remained committed to provide free school meals to all eligible children.
Packed lunches have been distributed from the school hubs and all the children of key worke…

Chief Minister’s Statement on COVID-19 – 23 April 2020

Good afternoon 

I am joined today by the Health & Social Care Minister and also by Dr Henrietta Ewart, our Director of Public Health.  

Without further ado, I will ask the Health & Social Care Minister to take you through today’s statistic…

One further COVID-19 death confirmed – 23 April 2020

One further death from coronavirus has been confirmed in the Isle of Man.
This was a death in the community meaning there have now been twelve deaths in the community and four in hospital.
Since the last update (4pm Wednesday 22 April) there have been …

Chief Minister’s Statement on COVID-19 – 22 April 2020

Good afternoon 
I am delighted to have been joined today by the Chief Constable. The police are a crucial part of our efforts to keep our population safe. I am grateful for what they have been doing.   
Before I invite the Chief Constable to update yo…